Comment 37 for bug 370292

Hi Nomnex,
I'm no ubuntu bugsmith, so I don't know if you should be asking for
advice or not here, but I'm happy to give it. :)

If you follow that link you talk about, it will give you instructions on
how to revert to the older version of the display driver. This older
version is still fine and I haven't yet found any issues. It is,
however, not very fast at 3D. If you're into gaming, I'd suggest
having/keeping a dual boot with windows as you won't get very good
performance out of the 855 under linux (well, under anything really, but
windows will be better). I also suggest you turn off visual effects
(system -> preferences -> appearance -> visual effects -> none) but you
can try without and see if it's fast enough for you.

It seems that this bug has been submitted upstream and for some reason,
subsequently closed, even though the bug has not been fixed.
<rant>
It's the unfortunate state of affairs that some driver/software
developers don't want to hear about bugs in their code and seem to react
with derision towards anyone reporting. Possibly this is the case here,
I don't know. I can understand their frustration though, as it seems
that too many newcomers to linux don't understand how FOSS works and
treat the developers as if they *should* or *have to* help them. It can
be frustrating to both parties, however everyone needs to remember that
the developers are putting in their own time and effort for free and
have no obligation to do *anything* for *anyone*.
</rant>

I have given up hope on this bug being fixed and will continue to use
the 2.4 drivers until it's time to upgrade my laptop. Hopefully these
older drivers remain compatible with future X changes until this time.

If you want to take this bug further, I'm sure someone else subscribed
to this bug report will be able to direct you in the right direction.
Just remember the point above; in this community, the developers are
considered gods and justifiably so. For a developer to fix this bug is
to do you a favour so try to avoid getting angry or frustrated if they
decline.

I hope this helps. :)

Mike

On Thu, 2009-09-17 at 04:02 +0000, nomnex wrote:
> @Mike Rose and everybody on the thread.
>
> Hi, glad I found this thread. I am fairly new to Ubuntu and certainly
> less experienced than any of you. I use Jaunty on a Panasonic Let's note
> model CF-W2 I bought in Japan a few years ago (Intel chipset must be
> very close to CF-R3).
>
> I experience exactly the same symptoms: Random freezes (the machine is a
> little sluggish a few minutes before). The mouse can move on screen. The
> only way to recover is to operate a cold-boot.
>
> It is very frustrating since I do love using Linux Ubuntu (vs. M$). Do
> you mind if I ask for help on the thread? Do I have to follow a link:
> Reverting the Jaunty Xorg intel driver to 2.4 - and if I do will I
> experienced any graphic change - or do I have to install Karmic (but
> reading the thread freezes still occur).
>
> Sorry, I am not helpful to the thread, I only ask for advice/help.
>